The Early Childhood Professional | Federation University

EDECE2023 The Early Childhood Professional

This unit will focus on developing professional identity and preparing Pre-Service Teachers (PSTs) for entry into the early childhood profession. PSTs will be introduced to key organisations, laws, regulations, codes, and the National Quality Framework for early childhood education and care settings. The unit examines current issues, challenges and opportunities affecting the profession and professionals, locally and globally. PSTs will reflect on their personal and professional identity, and consider how these may influence teaching and learning. Diverse roles and career paths for early childhood professionals will be identified, and the value of professional learning and development will be stressed.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $592
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $592

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

Course or unit outline